Driver Inflator Module (Air Bag)

DRIVER INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG)

CAUTION: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG). AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY-PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE POWDER ON THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG), AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE CARRYING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE:
^ DO NOT CARRY THE INFLATOR MODULE BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR MODULE.
^ MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM YOU.

WHEN YOU ARE STORING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE, MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM THE SURFACE ON WHICH THE INFLATOR MODULE RESTS. WHEN YOU ARE STORING A STEERING COLUMN, DO NOT REST THE COLUMN WITH THE BAG OPENING FACING DOWN AND THE COLUMN VERTICAL. PROVIDE FREE SPACE FOR THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

IMPORTANT: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to "Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision".

REMOVAL

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SIR COMPONENTS OR THE WIRING, YOU MUST DISABLE THE SIR SYSTEM. REFER TO DISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURE COULD CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIRS.

1. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to "Disabling SIR System" procedure.)






2. Remove upper steering column shroud.
3. Turn steering wheel to 3 o'clock position.






4. Insert medium flat blade screwdriver into triangle hole in steering wheel rear cover.
5. Turn screwdriver to release spring fastener while lifting on corner of bag closest to that fastener.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for next fastener.
7. Turn steering wheel to 9 o'clock position.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 until all spring fasteners are released.
9. Disconnect wiring.

INSTALLATION






1. Connect wiring to air bag.
2. Align air bag studs with holes in steering wheel and press into position.

IMPORTANT: Press each corner of air bag until all spring retainers snap into position.

3. Install upper steering column shroud.
4. Enable the SIR system. (Refer to "Enabling SIR System" procedure.)